Shri Radhakunda Stava compiles various hymns glorifying Sri Radhakunda written by Gaudiya Vaishnava Shri Govardhan Bhatt Ji.
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O mind! Do not get entangled in the witty and affectionate words of women that destroy the divine love of the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and do not remain deprived of this prema dhana. Knowing sons, friends, and opulences to be transient, do not desire them. Instead, constantly meditate upon Śrī Rādhā-kuṇḍa, the sacred lake of Vṛṣabhānu-nandinī, which bestows the eternal service of Śrī Rādhā.
It is my firm faith that the divine love of Śrī Rādhā's heart, the Queen of Vṛndāvana, has manifested as the sacred Śrī Rādhākuṇḍa. That boundless love swells and overflows without limit. By the flood of its beauty, it causes even Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the exalted son of Nanda, along with all, to faint in divine ecstasy, and then bathes them in transcendental bliss, completely purifying and refreshing them.
Ah! How wondrous is the divine form of Shri Radhakund! Is it the form of Shri Krishna Himself, the Enchanter of the three worlds, manifest as a sacred pond? Or the personified love of ever-youthful Shri Radha, taking the form of a divine kund? Or perhaps the playful pastimes of both Radha and Krishna now appear in this form? Amid such divine wonder, Shri Radha’s intimate sakhis, lost in ecstatic rasa, wander in blissful bewilderment. Let us bow to that sacred and most enchanting Radhakund, revered by great souls.
What worth do rituals or religious practices hold for me now? Even yoga, disciplines, and virtues seem futile. My heart does not crave even the bliss of ‘Brahmanand’ (bliss of an impersonal form of God), nor can meditation on Murari (Shri Krishna) fulfill my yearning. My mind, absorbed in the pride and glory of the Queen of Vrindavan’s sacred lake (Shri Radha Kund), cannot stray elsewhere. It is so thoroughly intoxicated that it continually drinks nectar from the ocean of nectar that is Radha Kund.
Those who take refuge in Shri Radhakund with utmost reverence and love in their hearts are extremely fortunate. Even the celestial beings, including Brahma and other deities, set aside their pride and bow to them. What more can I say? The residents of the kund even captivate Shri Radhika herself, who places the mahavar of her feet on the forehead of the prince of Vraja (Shri Krishna).
The name that, once heard, eradicates all the impurities from the minds of even the worst sinners, and rescues the souls from worldly binds who lovingly surrenders, and upon beholding whom, instills the mood of servitude at the lotus feet of Sri Vrishabhanu's daughter, that Shri Radha Kund reigns supreme over all sacred pilgrimage sites, dancing atop their crowns.
The devotion to Lord Krishna, the Lord of Vrindavan, is sought after by revered personalities such as Laxmi, Brahma, Shiva, Indra, and others, yet remains unattainable to them. However, devotion itself diligently finds those who earnestly aspire to reside in Radha Kund. Sri Radha considers as Her own those who even hear the name of Radha Kund. I express my utmost adoration to Radha Kund through endless glories.
When will Shri Radha Kund, abounding with the playful activities of the enchanting daughter of King Vrishbhanu, Sri Radha, and bringing boundless joy to the moon of Gokul, Sri Krishna, who is deeply enamored by Radhika, bless me with the intimate bliss of Vrindavan's divine nectar?
O, human beings! If your heart yearns to immerse itself in the sweet nectar of serving Shri Radha, why not choose to dwell by the sacred waters of Sri Radha Kund? By lovingly residing in Radhakund, rest assured that Shri Radhika herself will appear before you in this lifetime, showering you with boundless mercy in the future.
The celestial beings, ancestors, and sages, despite their extraordinary powers, are unable to influence the life of an individual who resides steadfastly in Shri Radha Kunda. Within this sacred abode, Shri Krishna, the revered King of Braj, forbids the person from serving anyone else and instead assigns Him exclusively to the dedicated service of His beloved Shri Radha, the eternal youth, alongside His own devoted associates.
Sitting in Her Kunja (bower), Shri Krishn, the Lord of Braj chants these two Syllable name “Radha”, becomes thrilled due to ecstasy by remembering the form of the Queen of Vrindavan (Radha), and suddenly Shri Radha appears and asks humbly, “What are you doing? Which mantra are you chanting?” O, When will I see that blissful Radhakunda?
